Lokalhistoria

From the mid-1980s through the 1990s, the elements that would define Portland as a magical city were coming together. Known for its local restaurants and craft beer as well as its national prominence in advertising and athletic wear, Portland invited and embraced creativity in all its forms. In Portland Renaissance, you can revisit a time when Portland became Sneakertown, Beervana, a foodie city, an urban living exemplar, a creative oasis, and a place where anything seemed possible.

Today, German-Americans number 26% of the population of Maryland, thereby making them the largest ethnic group in the state. The foundations of this large German-American population were laid in the colonial times when large numbers of Germans from Pennsylvania migrated to Maryland. Originally published in 1913, Nead's history, The Pennsylvania-German in the Settlement of Maryland, has become a standard text on the history of the Maryland Germans before 1800. Focusing on the role of the Pennsylvania Germans in founding the German element in Maryland, this book demonstrates how inextricably the German heritage of Pennsylvania and Maryland are interrelated. The book is well illustrated with sketches, maps and facsimiles and has chapters devoted to home-making, religion, migration, education and industry. There are also chapters exploring the Maryland German involvement in the French and Indian, and Revolutionary Wars complete with lists of participating soldiers. In addition, Dr. Tolzmann has provided a historical introduction to the work along with bibliographical references for further study and research. An index to subject, full names, and places is provided. From Maryland, Germans would later move further into Virginia, and then onwards into the Ohio Valley. Anyone interested in the history of early German immigration and settlement in Maryland and surrounding states will find this book highly informative.

Historian and Adirondack mountain poetEdZahniser has been a guide to the roots of Wilderness philosophy and history for over three decades. With hisNeighbor to Adirondack Wilderness, he shares his humble wisdom with readers and admirers from across the country. His latest collection will remind readerstothink more deeply about their own home places, the places on earth where they feel most grounded in life.

The Georgia 8th Infantry Battalion was organized with six companies during the early spring of 1862 at Savannah, Georgia. Some of the men were from Adairsville and Thornburgh, and Gordon County. They were on duty at Savannah and the Georgia coast, until May 1863, when they were sent as a part of Gist's brigade, from South Carolina, to the reinforcement of General Joseph Johnston at Jackson, Mississippi. They were in battle at Jackson in May and July and participated in the march to the Big Black River, via Yazoo City, for the relief of Vicksburg.After the evacuation of Jackson, they were transferred to the army of Tennessee in time to take part in the battle of Chickamauga. Adjutant Gray participated in the two days conflict and in the siege of Chattanooga and the battle of Missionary Ridge, the Atlanta campaign, including the battles of Rocky Face, Resaca, New Hope Church, Kennesaw Mountain, Peachtree Creek, Atlanta (July 22nd), Jonesboro, and the winter campaign in Tennessee, made memorable by the terrible experiences of the army at Franklin and Nashville and on the retreat.The 8th Georgia Battalion contained 232 men and 183 arms in December, 1863, and was included in the surrender in North Carolina on April 26, 1865.

Vi får följa bosättningen Yxtjärn i östra Värmlands finnmarker från nybyggaren Philippus (Filip) i början av 1600-talet fram till modern tid.-Hur gränserna var oklara och hur de första skogsfinska nybyggarna stred inbördes om om de bästa svedjemarkerna.-Hur även finnmarken drabbades av missväxtåren efter utbrottet på vulkanen Hekla på Island 1693.-Hur bergsbruket växte fram och hur de skogsfinska ättlingarna under 1700-talet blev livegna under brukspatronerna.-Hur människor från hela Norra Mellansverige sökte hjälp hos kloka gummorna Lars-Stina och hennes dotter Stug-Lovisa.-Hur småtorparna och småjordbrukarna blev skogsarbetare fram till traktens avfolkning i mitten av 1900-talet.

La politique du Paraguay; Identité de cette politique avec celle de la France et de la Grande-Bretagne dans le Rio de La Plata, un livre classique et rare qui a été considéré comme essentiel tout au long de l'histoire de l'humanité, pour que cet ouvrage ne soit jamais oublié, nous chez Alpha Editions avons fait des efforts pour sa préservation en rééditant ce livre dans un format moderne pour les générations présentes et futures. Tout ce livre a été reformaté, retapé et conçu. Ces livres ne sont pas constitués de copies numérisées de leur ¿uvre originale et le texte est donc clair et lisible.

Mosaic of New Mexico's Scenery, Rocks, and History, a classical and rare book that has been considered essential throughout human history, so that this work is never forgotten, we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Morristown National Historical Park, a Military Capital of the American Revolution, a classical and rare book that has been considered essential throughout human history, so that this work is never forgotten, we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Mormon Settlement in Arizona; A Record of Peaceful Conquest of the Desert, a classical and rare book that has been considered essential throughout human history, so that this work is never forgotten, we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Silver City, part of the Comstock Lode, was replete with innovative ideas which were put into action and practice in this new mining community.The Comstock Lode made a worldwide impact in the mid 1800's. The mines produced thousands of tons of ore each day keeping over 263 mills quite busy with the process of milling and crushing the ore, recovering gold and silver. Known as the richest place on earth, the Comstock produced over $700,000,000.000, which would be valued at over $19 billion in today's market.Functioning from 1860 to 1959, the Donovan Mill in Silver City, is the longest operating plant on the Comstock, is only one of four mills remaining today, and is the largest historic stamp mill in the nation.

The red earthenware industry in North Yarmouth, Maine was established in the 1790s, and for the next century, it flourished through a group of multigenerational family potteries. Many were located at Yarmouth Corner, which included production from at least five family businesses: Brooks, Cleaves, Corliss, Foster and Thomas.Much of this history had been forgotten due to 20th century development and a lack of published documentation. But thanks to historic preservation, archaeologists, museums and family records, the history of this industry has been reidentified. The industry in North Yarmouth was likely the largest red earthenware manufacturing center in the state, and connected to many well-known potters and red earthenwareindustries located elsewhere in New England. This book is the first of its kind to take an in-depth look at the various types of wares manufactured in North Yarmouth.

The final book charting the true family history of a Durham coal-mining family, which started in the 1830s

This volume in the ''Lost Tramways of England'' series explores the history of the tramways of Huddersfield and Halifax from their 19th century origins through to final abandonment in 1940.

This volume in the ''Lost Tramways of England'' series explores the history of the tramways in Newcastle and Gateshead from their 19th century origins through to final abandonment in 1951.

Featuring the tramways of Hampshire and Dorset, excluding Southampton, this volume in the ''Lost Tramways of England'' series records the history of the systems that operated in Bournemouth, Poole and in and around Portsmouth.

A story of the border: a place of beginnings and endings, of differences and similarities. This is also the story of an ancient place; where hunter-gatherers penetrated into the virgin interior, where Celtic warlords ruled, the Romans came but could not conquer, and where the glittering kingdom of Northumbria thrived.

Fully illustrated description of Gillingham's well known, and lesser known, places that have been lost over the years.

Explore the West London town of Chiswick in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to its history, people and places.

An accessible history of Liverpool from prehistory to the present day highlighting the city's significant events and people.

A fascinating exploration of the underground world and its history beneath the surface of the Black Country.

A fascinating pictorial journey through the history of Bradford highlighting its people, places and events.

Secret Perth explores the lesser-known history of the city of Perth through a fascinating selection of stories, unusual facts and attractive photographs.

A fascinating collection of merged historic and modern images that reflect the changes in Bolton through the decades.

If you thought you knew Bath - think again. These fifteen walks take the reader to parts of Bath off the heritage trail but still in and around the World Heritage Site. Even in famous parts of Bath, hidden corners are revealed. Erudite, witty, sometimes acerbic, Dr Andrew Swift is the perfect companion to discovering Bath.

The Mormon Prophet and His Harem; Or, An Authentic History of Brigham Young, His Numerous Wives and Children, a classical and rare book that has been considered essential throughout human history, so that this work is never forgotten, we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

The Mormon Menace: The Confessions of John Doyle Lee, Danite, a classical and rare book that has been considered essential throughout human history, so that this work is never forgotten, we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Sergeant York And His People, a classical and rare book that has been considered essential throughout human history, so that this work is never forgotten, we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Mountain Feuds of Eastern Kentucky is a new reprint of a short memoir written by Noah M. Reynolds (1866-1955) about his family's feuds, in particular with the Wright family. The book is 5x7 inches with 45 pages.